Category Archives: music

Part Two: Hang in There…Have a Little Bach

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

This is part 2 of the “Hang in there, spring is coming” series.  Bach is cheerful, and this is a cheerful version of a movement from the 3rd Brandenburg concerto featuring Punch Brothers and multi-instrumentalist Rob Moose on violin.

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Desert Island Recordings

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

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Coming together in pain and hope

Posted on January 19, 2009 by

I remember after Sept 11 2001 how the country came together in pain and patriotism, and now I am seeing a similar thing, but this time it’s hope and patriotism. We need these family reunions from time to time, I … Continue reading →

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The Sussex Carol

Posted on December 21, 2008 by

I wish I could have gone to church this morning, and I wish I could have gone to my other church’s children’s Christmas play this afternoon. Instead I’m home in my jammies and slippers, feeling rather horrible. Voice over: We … Continue reading →

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Musical Goodness to Share

Posted on December 15, 2008 by

Earlier I mentioned the new Yo-yo Ma and Friends album, Songs of Joy and Peace. Alison Krauss and Yo-yo Ma were on the CBS Early Show this morning and performed their song from the album, the Wexford Carol, which is … Continue reading →

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Classic Christmas Music to the Rescue, 2008 Edition

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

The Christmas spirit doesn’t descend upon me until later in the month, but the decorating rolls around before that.   And I do love the tree and the garlands and the candles and all that once they’re in place. Must get … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Little Bach to Lighten the Mood

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

Having been in rant mode for the last few posts, I think it’s time to throw out some pretty music.   Here’s a beautiful mandolin and mando-cello duet arrangement of part of the Bach Goldberg variations. And I understand that the … Continue reading →

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